Clerk to Governors - Swaythling Primary School
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Description
Swaythling Primary School are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and confidential Clerk to the Governing Board to support our committed governors in delivering strong governance across both schools.
About The Role
The Clerk to the Governors plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Governing Board. This includes providing professional clerking support, maintaining accurate records, and offering guidance to governors on statutory and procedural matters.
Key Responsibilities Include
We are looking for someone who:
What We Offer
To clerk 6 FGB
FGB – 1 hour prep, 2 hours meeting, 1 hours minutes
Total = 24 hours per year
Plus any other meetings such as disciplinary panel meetings
About The Role
The Clerk to the Governors plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Governing Board. This includes providing professional clerking support, maintaining accurate records, and offering guidance to governors on statutory and procedural matters.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Preparing agendas in consultation with the Chair and Headteacher
- Attending and minuting governing board and committee meetings (evenings required)
- Providing advice on governance legislation, policy, and procedure
- Managing governor documentation, correspondence, and membership records
- Supporting the annual governance cycle, including policy schedules and statutory returns
- Ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism at all times
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent organisational and communication skills
- Can work independently and manage deadlines
- Is confident using IT systems, including email, Word, and document management
- Can interpret and summarise information clearly
- Understands (or is willing to learn about) school governance and statutory requirements.
What We Offer
- A friendly, supportive community across both schools
- Training and professional development through local authority or national governance services
- Flexible working around scheduled meetings
To clerk 6 FGB
FGB – 1 hour prep, 2 hours meeting, 1 hours minutes
Total = 24 hours per year
Plus any other meetings such as disciplinary panel meetings